Choose a location for your trapIt needs to be in soft enough soil that you can dig down easily, and not in a place where people tend to walk. Ask an adult if it is okay to dig a hole there.

Dig a hole and put the container in itThe top of the container should be level with the ground. Fill any gaps around the edges with soil.

Put some soil at the bottomYou can also add some vegetable and fruit scraps from your compost bin to attract wildlife.

Put the cover on the trapPlace four small stones around the trap and set the wood on them. Make sure there is a gap of an inch or so. Then put a heavy rock or a few smaller rocks on top of the wood.This makes a cover to keep out rain and predators.

Leave the trap out overnightIn the morning, check to see if any creatures have fallen in. Look carefully—they might be hiding in the soil at the bottom.

Release anything that falls in each morningBe sure to check the traps every day. Use nature guides to identify any creatures. Be sure to set the creatures free.